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St. Edward The Confessor Parish School
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Dana Point Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 1,801 students in Dana Point, CA, 45% of all K-12 students in Dana Point, CA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
40% of private schools in Dana Point, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Dana Point Private Schools (2026-27)

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Dana Montessori School
Gr: PK-K | 45 students
Montessori School
34052 Violet Lantern St
Dana Point, CA 92629
(949) 240-7271
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St. Edward Parish School
Gr: PK-8 | 811 students
Catholic
33926 Calle La Primavera
Dana Point, CA 92629
(949) 496-1241
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St. Edward The Confessor Parish School Photo
St. Edward The Confessor Parish School
Gr: PK-8 | 797 students
Avg. class size: 26 students
Sports: 7
Catholic
33866 Calle La Primavera
Dana Point, CA 92629
(949) 496-1241
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Dana Point Montessori School
Gr: PK-K | 30 students
Montessori School
33501 Del Obispo St
Dana Point, CA 92629
(949) 443-4213
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Monarch Bay Montessori Academy
Gr: PK-6 | 118 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Montessori School
32920 Pacific Coast Hwy
Dana Point, CA 92629
(194) 924-0334
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Dana Point, California Private Schools (Closed)

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Broderick Montessori School
Gr: PK-3 | 54 students
Montessori School
24292 Del Prado
Dana Point, CA 92629
(949) 443-1193
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South Shores Christian Preschool
Gr: NS | 120 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
32712 Crown Valley Parkway
Dana Point, CA 92629
(949) 496-5032
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Dana Point, CA Private School Trends

5
Private Schools
1,801
Students
$11,570
Avg. Tuition
25
Avg. Class Size
28%
Students of Color
17:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Dana Point)
This State (CA)
# Schools
5 Schools
3,908 Schools
# Students
1,801 Students
659,615 Students
% Students of Color
28%
52%
0.62
0.74
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
2 Students
3,574 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
1%
# Asian Students
32 Students
71,777 Students
% Asian Students
2%
11%
# Hispanic Students
301 Students
104,405 Students
% Hispanic Students
17%
16%
# Black Students
3 Students
30,221 Students
% Black Students
<1%
5%
# White Students
931 Students
235,730 Students
% White Students
52%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
5,499 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
1%
# Others Students
531 Students
188,740 Students
% of Others Students
29%
29%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
105 Teachers
55,836 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
60%
Average Class Size
25 students
17 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$11,570
$17,625
Average % on Financial Aid
14%
29%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,400
$9,632
Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Dana Point, CA?
The top ranked private schools in Dana Point, CA include Dana Montessori School, St. Edward Parish School, and St. Edward The Confessor Parish School.
How many private schools are located in Dana Point?
5 private schools are located in Dana Point.
How diverse are private schools in Dana Point?
Dana Point private schools are approximately 28% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 52%.
What percentage of students in Dana Point go to private school?
45% of all K-12 students in Dana Point are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Dana Point?
40% of private schools in Dana Point are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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